
Important October 2026 Individual and Business Due Dates
2026 Due Dates, 2026 Taxes, TaxesOctober 2026 Individual Due Dates
October 13 - Report Tips to Employer
If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during September, you are required to report them to your employer no later than October 13.…

Game, Set, Tax: The Parent’s Playbook for Sports Expenses, Deductions, and NIL
Deductions, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesArticle Highlights:
Sports Expenses
As a Childcare Expense
Charitable Contributions
Volunteering Parents
Use of an Asset by a Charity
Medical Expense Exception
When a Child’s Sport Becomes a Business
Recordkeeping…

The Tax Law Changed. The Real Story Is What Comes Next.
Tax Credits, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax Reform, TaxesWhen Congress passes a major tax bill, most people assume the hard part is over. In reality, that's often when the next phase begins.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released their 2026…

What Counts as Taxable Income? You Might Be Surprised.
Inheritance, Interest, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesArticle Highlights:
A Simple Example, Finding Money On The Street
What Section 61 Is Designed To Do
The Basic Idea: Accession To Wealth
What Is Usually Taxable?
What Is Usually Not Taxable?
The General Welfare Exclusion
…

Important September 2026 Tax Due Dates
2026 Due Dates, 2026 Taxes, Tax Planning, TaxesSeptember 2026 Individual Due Dates
September 10 - Report Tips to Employer
If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during August, you are required to report them to your employer no later than September…

IRS Announces Mid-Year Optional Vehicle Mileage Rate Increase
2026 Taxes, Business, Tax Credits, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesArticle Highlights:
Mid-year Increase
Items Included in the Optional Mileage Rate
What Can Be Deducted in Addition to the Optional Mileage Rate
Switching Methods
With gas prices soaring it has been expected the IRS would increase…

If You Owe the IRS Money, Here’s What You Should Know About the Statute of Limitations on Collection
Payments, Personal Finance, Self-Employment, Small Business, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesArticle Highlights:
Understanding the 10-Year Clock
Situations that Toll the Statute of Limitations
Avoiding Unnecessary Extensions
Strategies for Navigating the 10-Year Collection Period
Important Considerations
Should…

Important August 2026 Individual and Business Tax Due Dates
2026 Due Dates, 2026 Taxes, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesAugust 2026 Individual Due Dates
August 10 - Report Tips to Employer
If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during July, you are required to report them to your employer no later than August 10. You can…

Booming or Slowing Down? Why Your 2026 Tax Strategy May Need a Reset
2026 Due Dates, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesThe economy is sending mixed signals, and many business owners are feeling that unevenness firsthand. Some companies are growing, hiring, investing in technology, and trying to keep up with demand. Others are seeing slower sales, tighter margins,…

Tens of Millions Claimed New Tax Breaks — Did You Miss One?
Deductions, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesArticle Highlights:
IRS Preliminary 2025 Tax Returns Filing Data
What the Government Reported
Overall Uptake
Overtime (OT) Deduction
Tip Income Deduction
Enhanced Senior Deduction
Carloan Interest for Americanmade…
